Dear Reader,

My love for music began in childhood, shaped by my grandfather, Kim Green — a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. I spent summers with him in the small town of Nordheim, Texas, where we’d talk for hours about music, life, and God. He learned to play guitar by ear as a kid and was performing in honky-tonks by the time he was 14. At 17, he hitchhiked to Nashville to chase the music scene, eventually returning home to Texas, where he continued playing.

Over the years, he picked up steel guitar, bass, fiddle, and mandolin, writing his own honky-tonk tunes and country ballads. Even now in his 70s, he still plays in local Texas bands and shares his wisdom with me — about being practical, facing the realities of pursuing music, and building a life that’s fulfilling beyond it.

Singing has been part of my life for as long as I can remember — in the car, in my bedroom, and at school. As a teenager, I sang in a few bands around San Antonio. Every now and then, my grandpa would call and ask if I wanted to sing some old-time country songs with whichever band he was playing with. I always said yes.

In 2020, I picked up the guitar and began teaching myself how to write songs. Grandpa’s stories lit something in me, and as soon as I could, I stepped fully into the music and art scene. I played nearly every open mic I could find, sharing my songs with anyone willing to listen. I introduced myself to other artists, stayed out late busking for tourists and locals, and traveled to songwriter listening rooms in nearby towns to pour my heart out on stages big and small. I didn’t have it all figured out, but I kept going and refused to quit.

These days, my band, Autumn Michele & The Pearls, and I perform original songs and well-loved covers rooted in country, blues, and rock ’n’ roll. I still busk whenever I can, but most of my time is spent rehearsing and playing shows — solo, as a duo or trio, or with the full band.

If you’re interested in booking us, feel free to reach out directly at autumnmicheletx@gmail.com or use the contact form on my website. And if you’d like to catch a show, click on “Upcoming Shows” for the latest dates, and follow me on Instagram @autumnmicheletx to stay in the loop.

Sincerely,
Autumn Michele

P.S. My first EP with Bexar Audio is set for release in 2026.